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Staggered start-up HVAC system, a method for starting an HVAC unit and an HVAC controller configured for the same

  • US 9,574,785 B2
  • Filed: 01/29/2015
  • Issued: 02/21/2017
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/21/2009
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A controller for a heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) unit, comprising:

  • an interface configured to;

    receive an originating signal, the originating signal indicating that a component of the HVAC unit requires starting;

    receive an offset enabled configurable parameter, the offset enabled configurable parameter associated with a plurality of events for which delayed starting of the component of the HVAC unit is enabled;

    receive a notification of an event associated with the originating signal; and

    a processor communicatively coupled to the interface, the processor configured to;

    automatically generate an offset delay value for the HVAC unit upon receipt of the originating signal;

    apply the offset delay value based on the offset enabled configurable parameter and the event associated with the originating signal; and

    delay starting the component of the HVAC unit based on the offset delay value.

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